Internet Trends And Groups Broadband Usage: Got broadband? A Pew survey found that 57% to 60% urban/suburban dwellers have broadband. Compare that to 38% of rural dwellers with broadband. Gallup Poll’s Internet Usage By Groups: 1. Post-Grads – 68% 2. $75,000 or more – 63% 3. Ages 18 to 29 – 62% 4. Ages 30 […]
Bad Economy Lowers The Price Of Milk… Does it seem like the price for a gallon of milk has gone down recently? That’s because in many areas it has. The reports are claiming that a bad economy has caused consumers to buy less milk. This slump may ultimately help dairy farmers in Minnesota and the […]
10 Jul
Posted by RD Bentley as Science Sightings, Technology
Tesla’s Thoughts About The Future It has been said often — that every time we turn a light switch on, or any electrical appliance, it is Nikola Tesla that we owe gratitude for his contributions to society. While this is yet true, I am in awe of his incredible vision of the future, and how frustrating it must have […]
My Nativity Was Under Ursa Major While gazing at the midnight summer sky, I am noticing seven stars that seem to be of importance. Maybe I have viewed this before. It’s July and the heat is starting to get unbearable (no pun intended)! And yes, the Dipper is pointing to the south; it is my […]
Component Cost: Profit And Loss How much does it cost to make those heavily sought after consumer electronics gadgets? How much do big companies actually profit from a particular product? Profit Analysis: What the company is making or losing… Apple iPhone 3GS / + $19.84 Palm Pre / + $62.16 Amazon Kindle 2 / + […]
Unemployment On The Rise In U.S. And Europe Americans are most concerned about unemployment, with the increasing cost of healthcare coming in second. A recent Gallup Poll suggested that 87% of people were very concerned about unemployment. A growing number of Americans are also concerned about the federal deficit. The stimulus package doesn’t seem to […]
The Greatest Depression Is On The Way The “Greatest Depression” The Greatest Depression is on the way. That’s what the latest trends are eluding to. The financial meltdown may get much worse, contrary to what economic analysts keep prescribing. What can we expect in the following months ahead? Commercial real estate could very well collapse. […]
Is America On The Brink Of Economic Collapse? The first alarming bookmark involves the collapse of the steel market in the United States. Many people tend to forget the critical role that steel once played in America. China dominates the steel industry at present. It was steel that helped to win World War II. It […]
Change That America Didn’t Ask For The House has approved the American Clean Energy And Security Act (ACES)by a vote of 219 to 212. Carbon tax and trade legislation, if passed by the Senate, will have created the worst economic disaster in American history. Why the H.R. 2454 bill should not be passed: 1. Consumers will pay […]
The Culture Of Collectivism Comrades in arms, the time is rife. Our 1984 has passed, but is now ready for arrival. We must fully embrace Big Brother, because, as we well know, he (government) knows what is best for us all. Since our society is purely altruistic, we share in the commitment that the deliberate interest […]